Streator Civil War Days
One of the Three Gatling guns that were at Sandyford
Pat of the 1st U.S. Sharpshooters lets a lucky member of the crowd crank off a few
Another member of the crowd trying to aim and shoot the Gatling Gun
The "Living History" Camp
Dan over seeing the "Hands on History" where the public could shoot a musket
John showing one of the 104th how to shoot with the best
At the 117th N-SSA Nationals
The Spring nationals were attended by only 4 members of the 2nd US Sharpshooters Dan Davis, Mike Barnes, Tom Shedd Sr. & Jr. The Ft. was soggy from the rains and most of the target positions had standing water which made the Nationals like an amphibious assault. The Positions the 114the Illinois had on Saturday were ankle deep at the 50 yard mark. The weather was good for the carbine match so scores were high, Dan Davis and Tom Shedd Sr. shared honors for top shooter at 16 hits apiece . Mike Barnes and Tom Shedd Jr. each turned in respectable scores also
Jimmy from the 114th Illinois
Dead eye Joe Kissel
Tom Jr. contemplating cleaning off the pigeon board by himself
David Listug loading up for the match
Breaking News
At the Nationals, it was announced that Dan Davis purchased a Gatling Gun from Terry Thoman, way to go Dan!
Dan is now all set for the up coming skirmish at Sandyford in June . I didn't know it but there are a group Gatling Gun owners and collectors at "Gat Chat" check it out....click on the Icon
I really did not know there was that much interest in Gatling Guns but ...............this say's it all...................
On Saturday November 10th the 2nd US Sharpshooters took part in Veterans Day ceremonies at the Aurora Sportsman's Club in Sugar Grove, Illinois. This is an annual event where members of the club, re enactors, Military Vehicle Collectors Assn. and the general public paid tribute to the men and women who served and who are now serving un the United States Military. The event also featured static displays of weapons of past wars from Revolutionary War to the present day. There were also display of military vehicles from Jeeps to a M3 Stuart scout tank.
The combined Honor Guards
2nd U.S. Sharpshooters Honor Guard
2nd U.S. Sharpshooters Honor Guard and ROTC
After the ceremonies were completed the 2nd U.S. and the 56th
Virginia had the opportunity to demonstrate to the public what it was like to
shoot a musket and Maynard Carbine. The public was also allowed, under direct
supervision of one of the team members, to try out one of the muskets or
carbines. This was an excellent opportunity for both teams to meet with the
public and possibly recruit new members for both units. 
Sergeant Davis explains to a member of the public about our unit
Rick's Gatling Gun, always a show stopper
Some of the military vehicles on display
Our colors
The "hurry up and wait" picture
The 2nd U. S. Sharpshooters were invited to march in the Lagrange Pet Parade by Battery H. It was the first parades for a few of our new members and a good way to raise money for our team and defer our shooting fees.
Mike and his son already to march
2nd U.S. Sharpshooters and Battery H
Regular U.S. Army "Guest of Honor" learning about the 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters from the teams experts
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